Month 3 · Weeks 9–12

Institutionalize & Build Credibility

Register with IMDA and GeBIZ, become an SAP Partner, publish your first Singapore case study, and land a speaking slot. Turn activity into authority.

IMDA Registration

SMEs Go Digital — Pre-Approved Vendor

IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) runs Singapore's national SME digitalisation programme. Being a pre-approved vendor means warm, grant-funded inbound leads.

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What is SMEs Go Digital?

A government programme helping Singapore SMEs adopt digital solutions. IMDA pre-approves a list of vendors and digital solutions. SMEs using pre-approved vendors receive up to 50% government grant subsidy on their digital project costs.

This means Intellect's clients pay half price — dramatically lowering the barrier to engagement.

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GenAI Navigator Programme

IMDA's AI-specific programme that recommends pre-approved AI solutions to SMEs with up to 50% grant support. If Intellect develops an AI consultation or GenAI implementation offering, registration here creates warm inbound AI leads.

GenAI Navigator →

IMDA Registration — Step by Step

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Register on CTO-as-a-Service (CTOaaS)

Visit services2.imda.gov.sg/CTOaaS. Create a vendor account for Intellect Consulting. This is the self-help platform where SMEs discover and engage vendors.

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Identify Your Solutions Category

Select the appropriate category for Intellect's services: ERP (SAP), IT Consulting, AI Solutions, or Digital Transformation. Each category has specific approval criteria.

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Submit Pre-Qualification Application

Provide company registration (ACRA), financial statements, 3 client references with testimonials, details of your solution/service offering, and pricing structure.

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IMDA Assessment

IMDA reviews your application (typically 4–8 weeks). They may request a demo or additional references. Prepare a strong submission upfront to avoid back-and-forth.

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Listed on Pre-Approved Vendor Directory

Once approved, Intellect appears in the IMDA vendor directory. SMEs browsing for SAP/AI/tech vendors find you with grant subsidy attached. Warm, funded inbound leads.

⚠️ Important: Singapore Entity Required

IMDA pre-approval requires a Singapore-registered company (ACRA registration). If Intellect doesn't have a Singapore entity yet, this needs to happen first. ACRA registration takes 1–3 business days online via BizFile+. A Singapore-registered entity also opens doors to EDB support, SGTech membership, and government tenders.

Government Procurement

GeBIZ — Government Electronic Business

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What is GeBIZ?

Singapore's government e-procurement portal. All government ministries, agencies, and statutory boards (GovTech, HDB, JTC, LTA, PUB, etc.) post their IT procurement on GeBIZ. Being registered is mandatory for government work — and government contracts provide stable, recurring revenue.

Register on GeBIZ →
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Registration Steps

  • 1. Register on GeBIZ Supplier Portal using Singapore entity (UEN number)
  • 2. Select relevant UNSPSC commodity codes for IT Consulting, ERP, Professional Services
  • 3. Upload ACRA registration, bank details, company profile
  • 4. Set up bid alert notifications for SAP, ERP, IT Consulting tenders
  • 5. Monitor GeBIZ weekly for relevant ITQs (Invitation to Quote) and ITTs (Invitation to Tender)

Key Government Targets on GeBIZ

AgencySAP/IT OpportunityApproach
GovTech SingaporeRuns SAP for multiple government agencies — central IT procurementRegister + watch for SAP-related tenders
JTC CorporationIndustrial estate management, SAP asset and operations managementGeBIZ tender watch + direct outreach to IT dept
HDB (Housing & Dev Board)Large SAP implementation for housing management functionsGeBIZ registration mandatory for consideration
LTA (Land Transport Authority)SAP for infrastructure and asset managementGeBIZ + pre-qualify as IT vendor
PUB (National Water Agency)SAP for utilities management and operationsGeBIZ tender monitoring
Ministry of FinanceWhole-of-government SAP programme — central finance systemsWork through GovTech relationship
SAP Partner Network

Become an Official SAP Partner

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SAP PartnerEdge

SAP's official partner programme. Tiers: Build (ISVs), Sell (resellers), Service (consultants). Intellect qualifies for the Service tier as an SAP implementation and consulting partner.

Apply Now →

Benefits of SAP Partnership

  • → SAP partner logo (major credibility signal in SG market)
  • → Co-sell opportunities with SAP Singapore sales team
  • → Access to SAP partner tools and training
  • → Listed in SAP Partner Finder (inbound leads)
  • → Invitation to SAP events and conferences
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Requirements

  • → Minimum 2 SAP-certified consultants on staff
  • → Minimum 2 referenceable SAP client implementations
  • → Signed SAP Partner Agreement
  • → Business plan for SAP practice growth
  • → Annual revenue commitment target
Case Studies

First Singapore Case Study

Singapore buyers are risk-averse. A well-written case study is worth 10 cold calls. Adapt your existing wins for the Singapore audience.

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Source Material

Intellect has two strong testimonials already:

  • Hayleys Advantis (Deputy GM testimony) — large conglomerate, complex SAP environment, ongoing optimisation
  • Innova (Director of Operations) — integrated solution design, scalable architecture, multi-requirement delivery

Also adapt the food supplier UK case study (60 years in industry, load planning) — highly relevant for Singapore's F&B sector.

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Case Study Template

  • 01 Client: Industry, size, region (anonymised if needed)
  • 02 Challenge: What problem were they trying to solve? What was failing?
  • 03 Solution: What did Intellect deliver? Which SAP modules/approach?
  • 04 Results: Measurable outcomes (% efficiency gain, time saved, cost reduced)
  • 05 Testimonial: Direct quote from senior stakeholder
  • 06 CTA: "Talk to us about your SAP journey"

Case Study Distribution Plan

ChannelFormatTiming
Company WebsiteFull case study page + PDF downloadWeek 11
LinkedIn (Company)3-post series: teaser, full story, key lessonWeek 11–12
LinkedIn (Personal)Founder/team member shares personal reflection on the projectWeek 11
SI Partner OutreachAttach PDF to follow-up emails with SI partnersWeek 11
Direct Client OutreachSend in Day 7 LinkedIn follow-up messages to CIO targetsWeek 12
SGTech EventsPrint 1-page summary to hand at networking eventsOngoing
EDB Singapore

Economic Development Board

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Why EDB?

Singapore's EDB is one of the world's most effective investment promotion agencies. They actively help foreign companies establish in Singapore — connecting you with potential clients, government agencies, and industry networks.

Position Intellect as a foreign tech company establishing a Southeast Asia base in Singapore. EDB can open doors that would otherwise take years.

Contact EDB →
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What EDB Offers

  • → Introductions to companies in target sectors
  • → Market entry advisory and connections
  • → Potential grants for establishing Singapore operations
  • → Access to government agency introductions
  • → Ecosystem connections (industry associations, chambers)
  • → Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) eligibility
Speaking Opportunities

Build Public Authority

Why Speaking Matters in Singapore

Singapore's business culture highly values expertise signals. A speaking slot at an SGTech event or SAP conference positions Intellect's leadership as thought leaders — infinitely more powerful than advertising. Aim for Month 3 pitch, delivery in Month 4–5.

SGTech Chapter Events

Pitch a 20-min talk on "SAP S/4HANA migration — what Singapore CIOs need to know before 2027". Contact SGTech's events team after joining as a member.

SAP Community Singapore

SAP runs user group events in Singapore. Pitch a case study presentation — showing how a food manufacturer or logistics company benefited from your SAP work.

IMDA Workshops

IMDA regularly runs SME digitalisation workshops. As a pre-approved vendor, you can pitch to run or co-run a session on ERP modernisation or AI for SMEs.

Week by Week

Month 3 — Weekly Action Plan

WeekPrimary GoalDaily TasksDeliverable
Week 9 Register Everywhere Mon: Submit IMDA CTOaaS vendor application
Tue: Complete GeBIZ registration (if not done in Month 1)
Wed: Submit SAP PartnerEdge Service application
Thu: Contact EDB via their online enquiry form
Fri: Join SGTech as a member company
All 5 registrations submitted
Week 10 Case Study Creation Mon: Select best source case study (Hayleys Advantis or UK food supplier)
Tue–Wed: Write case study using the 6-part template
Thu: Design PDF version (use Canva if needed)
Fri: Get internal review + any client approval for quotes
Case study draft + designed PDF ready
Week 11 Publish & Promote Mon: Publish case study on intellectconsulting.io
Tue: Post LinkedIn teaser (Company page + personal)
Wed: Send case study to all active SI conversations
Thu: Send case study to top 10 direct client conversations
Fri: Pitch speaking slot to SGTech events team
Published case study + distributed to all active contacts
Week 12 Review & Plan Ahead Mon: Count full pipeline (conversations, meetings, proposals, opportunities)
Tue: Identify what's working vs not working
Wed: Draft Month 4 targets and revised strategy
Thu: Team debrief + process update
Fri: Celebrate early wins — log lessons learned
Month 4 plan + 90-day retrospective document
Success Metrics

How to Measure Month 3

5

Registrations complete

IMDA, GeBIZ, SAP Partner, EDB, SGTech — all submitted

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Case study published

Live on website + distributed to all active conversations

5+

Active opportunities

At least 5 warm leads in pipeline with a next action scheduled